The evolution of mapping habitat for northern spotted owls (Strix occidentalis caurina): A comparison of photo-interpreted, Landsat-based, and lidar-based habitat maps
| Authors: | Steven H. Ackers, Raymond J. Davis, Keith A. Olsen, Katie M. Dugger |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Type: | Scientific Journal |
| Station: | Pacific Northwest Research Station |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2014.09.025 |
| Source: | Remote Sensing of Environment. 156: 361-373. |
Abstract
Wildlife habitat mapping has evolved at a rapid pace over the last fewdecades. Beginning with simple, often subjective, hand-drawn maps, habitat mapping now involves complex species distribution models (SDMs) using mapped predictor variables derived from remotely sensed data. For species that inhabit large geographic areas, remote sensing technology is often essential for producing range wide maps. Habitat monitoring for northern spotted owls (Strix occidentalis caurinam>
Keywords
Landsat TM, Lidar, Northern spotted owl, Habitat suitability, Maxent, Species distribution modeling, GNN
Citation
Ackers, Steven H.; Davis, Raymond J.; Olsen, Keith A.; Dugger, Katie M. 2015. The evolution of mapping habitat for northern spotted owls (Strix occidentalis caurina): A comparison of photo-interpreted, Landsat-based, and LiDAR-based habitat maps. Remote Sensing of Environment. 156: 361-373.